Rare and interesting publication on midcentury designer chairs, seats, sofa's and couches, including many technical drawings on the construction and design of the different models. This volume offers a complete introduction to the materials, planning, ergonomics, structural elements, and finishing techniques used in contemporary upholstered furniture. More than 400 drawings, photographs, and construction diagrams present both industrial and handcrafted methods from Italy in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It includes around 50 fully detailed project examples with measurements and exploded views aimed at designers, furniture makers, and technical schools. Mario Dal Fabbro was an Italian specialist in furniture design and construction whose books became widely used professional references. He focused on technical clarity, functional aesthetics, and the practical application of modern design principles within the furniture industry.